Bought my first M1 NEW PICS ADDED !!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bought my first M1 NEW PICS ADDED !!

Posted: 3/23/2017 6:36:05 PM EDT

I'm sorry I have no pictures up just yet .I continue to read and learn and maybe should have read more before I purchased my first CMP SA M1. Anyway you know, I didn't need it but just wanted the dam thing. Question here and I'm properly throwing myself under the bus. If my barrel is SA F6535448 3/55 should the bolt heat lot be different then what is below? Does it make a difference ? SN# 5844***. I'm going to buy a few more M-1s in the future and want to make sure I get as close as I can to being correct with M-1 collecting and shooting. Before I go shooting this work horse she is scheduled to go to Orion 7 for an evaluation , tune-up, parts replacement (as required) along with test firing and appraisal.

RM1 Service Grade
Muzzle 1+
Throat 2

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Posted: 3/23/2017 7:02:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Dude

Your gun is either an arsenal or factory rebuild like most CMP guns. Parts are not supposed to match.

Why would you send it out immediately for work? It should be good to go out of the box. If not, CMP will fix it for you.

Posted: 3/23/2017 7:14:34 PM EDT

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I know it was a lend lease. Your right about sending it out.

Thanks

Posted: 3/23/2017 7:23:58 PM EDT

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Dude

Your gun is either an arsenal or factory rebuild like most CMP guns. Parts are not supposed to match.

Why would you send it out immediately for work? It should be good to go out of the box. If not, CMP will fix it for you.

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Amen. Take that ol' war horse out and put some rounds down range.
She is good to go.....

Posted: 3/23/2017 7:26:12 PM EDT

[#4]

M1...no dash

Posted: 3/23/2017 8:55:24 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/23/2017 9:16:01 PM EDT

[#6]

I'm assuming your visit to Tony's is in town. Not a horrible thing to give it a once over. You can buy some spare parts while you're in there. He used to sell a spare kit with some springs, extractor, et.cet.

Posted: 3/23/2017 9:58:56 PM EDT

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I was thinking of sending the Garand to Orion for further review and 10% off for the month of March.

M1 Garand Rifle Inspection and Rebuild Packages
Complete Technical Inspection. The Private. Complete inspection and tear down of your rifle. We have the tools, original gauges, and experience to correctly inspect, gauge, and diagnosis any possible ailment your M1 rifle may have. We leave no stone un-turned in this full 36 point inspection. We highly recommend this service for any newly purchased or problematic M1 Garand rifle. Our armorers have over 60 years combined experience working on M1 rifles. We supply a full tech report with the inspection and call you with our findings and recommendations if any. $69.95
*****Replacing unserviceable parts if needed additional.

Posted: 3/23/2017 10:47:13 PM EDT

[#8]

Why?

Your gun just came from the most experienced M1 armorers on the planet.

Posted: 3/24/2017 11:36:19 AM EDT

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Well I'm new to the M1 so just thought that would be the way to go. The more info I get from you guys the better I'm understanding and have been reading much on the M1 and the Lend Lease program. I have a Greek return with a walnut stock and is at least 80% correct other then that I don't know much. One thing I do know is I don't want to get Garand Thumb. That looks dam nasty

If I knew had to load pictures I would. I keep getting an error that the picture is to large.

Posted: 3/24/2017 2:54:27 PM EDT

[#10]

Congratulations!

Don't take or send it to anyone. CMP is good to go, and your rifle will be excellent. Lube it, shoot it, and pet it. A lot. Get the Garand book if you want to learn some more, and take your time getting to know it.

This rifle has been around the block and will be capable of running better than you can manage it for a long, long time, so enjoy it.

Posted: 3/24/2017 5:45:34 PM EDT

[#11]

Here she is how did I do ?

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Posted: 3/24/2017 5:58:56 PM EDT

[#12]

You want a correct grade, drive to the north store and pick one up. They have a few.

Posted: 3/24/2017 6:03:57 PM EDT

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In due time my good man right now I'm just learning.

Posted: 3/24/2017 8:26:09 PM EDT

[#14]

That's a damn good looking Garand. Now, go out and make it go PING!

Posted: 3/24/2017 10:02:24 PM EDT

[#15]

I'm actually going to try and get her out tomorrow and get back with a range report . Ping!!

Posted: 3/24/2017 10:16:10 PM EDT

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What are they priced at?

Posted: 3/24/2017 11:10:40 PM EDT

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$1,300 big ones.

Posted: 3/24/2017 11:24:21 PM EDT

[#18]

Nice, and welcome to club! M1-itis is about as bad as EBR disease. It's really hard to have "just one."

Like others have said, buying a rifle from the CMP means they've already given I the "once over" and made sure it is in good working condition, has a properly head spaced bolt, and has no defects that would make it unsafe. If you were to find something wrong with it, the CMP is known for fixing those rifles.

Not taking anything away from Orion, but no real need to send what is essentially a good to go rifle in for immediate refurbishment.

Posted: 3/24/2017 11:36:07 PM EDT

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Not that bad considering the times. Wish I was closer but then I'd just take one...or three...home.

Posted: 3/24/2017 11:45:20 PM EDT

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I'm tired of all my black guns and wanted to start in a new direction so hence the M1. I am absolutely hooked on the history of the M1 and especially driven by the enthusiasm of others as well.

Thanks

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Posted: 3/25/2017 5:19:06 AM EDT

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Ww2 correct grades are 3k.

id like one but damn

Posted: 3/25/2017 7:48:12 AM EDT

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Yeah, I agree. If it's indeed a CMP-assembled M1, it should be range-ready after you properly lube it. At best, it might need a new op rod spring, and Orion 7 is the place to go for those. Install the spring and go shoot it.

Obtain a solid 200- or 300-yd zero, and you've got the best battle rifle the Free World ever saw ... Even today, a good M1 would still make a credible home defense or SHTF-weapon to protect you and yours if you've got nothing else. Stock up on USGI en bloc clips and stockpile a goodly amount of "Garand-safe" ball ammo, or set up to reload for it, and you're GTG.

I even have Opolongo Outfitters' "modern" M1 battle-belt clip pouches to comfortably carry the loaded 8-rd clips (Veteran-owned company, by the way, and Jerry the Vet is a super-nice guy

). A well-sharpened USGI bayonet from CMP rides in its sheath on the belt as well.

Winchester SG M1 with UF&H bayo.

Posted: 3/25/2017 8:50:45 AM EDT

[#23]

That's a nice looking M1 ya got there . Yes sir she is a certified CMP M1 I just need to get the proper ammo for her and Ping we are going. All this input is great I feel right at home here and even feeling like I missed something. I should have gotten my Garand along time ago its never to late. I want to learn more get comfortable handling her and start to save for another. I'm addicted

Posted: 3/25/2017 9:03:55 AM EDT

[#24]

OP nice gun.

Posted: 3/25/2017 9:17:59 AM EDT

[#25]

M1s warm my heart and soothe my soul.
John Garand- My Blessings and Peace Be Upon You.

Congratulations!!!

Posted: 3/25/2017 9:36:28 AM EDT

[#26]

Maybe you guys can post-up some more pics of your M1s?

Posted: 3/25/2017 10:13:26 AM EDT

[#27]

No recent ones but here its an old one.

Posted: 3/25/2017 10:31:26 AM EDT

[#28]

Fyi,

Something too keep in mind.

Not saying this place will do this, but...

I have heard of places servicing garands, swapping the more desirable parts for the plentiful parts. For example a ihc bullet guide for a sa bullet guide or claiming a rare op rod was bent or worn out and swapping it for a dime a dozen op rod.

Especially on people who don't know better.

Just something you watch out for. I got scammed as a m1 newb a few years back. It happens.

Posted: 3/25/2017 11:09:19 AM EDT

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My only M1, too poor to buy another.

Posted: 3/25/2017 11:13:54 AM EDT

[#30]

Poor quality cell phone picture, with an M1 from each US manufacturer, along with some of her cousins, and M1a and a 1903A3.

Posted: 3/25/2017 11:49:36 AM EDT

[#31]

don't shoot walmart ammo thru it

handload some IMR4895 or BLC2

My late 1990's CMP
service rifle
was $275 without wood
bought the walnut from a gunshow vendor and cleaned it up

mine needed new springs, got them from Orion7

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Posted: 3/25/2017 12:52:30 PM EDT

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id like one but damn

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What are they priced at?

Ww2 correct grades are 3k.

id like one but damn

Yes, damn indeed. Forget taking home 3.

Not that I wouldn't like to, but I wouldn't be able to afford it.

Guess I'll keep piecing them together...bit by bit.

Posted: 3/25/2017 12:57:29 PM EDT

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Poor quality cell phone picture, with an M1 from each US manufacturer, along with some of her cousins, and M1a and a 1903A3.

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03A3 is on my short list.

Posted: 3/25/2017 6:16:17 PM EDT

[#34]

Dam nice pics !

Thanks

Posted: 3/25/2017 8:37:28 PM EDT

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They are really nice as well. After shooting and M1 you forget how much recoil the 30-06 has. The A3 with a steel but plate can hit pretty hard! The 2 groove barrels shoot really well too, and my 150gr M1 loads really work well in it. I'm hoping the 168gr SMK's shoot well in it.

Posted: 3/26/2017 9:03:58 AM EDT

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My only M1, too poor to buy another.

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Maybe, but you've got a great looking Attack Dog to guard it and the rest of that cache.

Posted: 3/27/2017 8:28:45 AM EDT

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don't shoot walmart ammo thru it

handload some IMR4895 or BLC2

My late 1990's CMP
service rifle
was $275 without wood
bought the walnut from a gunshow vendor and cleaned it up

mine needed new springs, got them from Orion7

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That is beautiful.

Posted: 3/27/2017 12:33:06 PM EDT

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Update no range report at this time wanted to field strip the new M1 and got this far. After reading about all these welded receivers out there, I wanted to get feedback from you guys.

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Thanks
Dan

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